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02-25-2014, 10:44 AM
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See you at the beach.
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Vero Beach FL. Bradford, RI.
Posts: 3,783
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Never met the man, but enjoyed his posts among the internet fishing communities. You have to say, that is a classic obituary photo. RIP.
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02-25-2014, 11:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Attleboro, MA
Posts: 453
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Wow...RIP. I was actually going to ask him if he was going to do another rob building class. He's just down the street from me over the border in Cumberland. Sad to hear.
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02-25-2014, 11:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 333
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shocked at this. I was talking to him via pm's about a rod I was going to buy from him. Very sad to hear this. Hopefully his fishing gear doesn't get thrown out, hopefully one of his friends can take care of it.
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02-25-2014, 11:17 AM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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Rest in peace. that's too bad
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02-25-2014, 11:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,716
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He taught me a lot about brewing beer. Always kind. Always encouraging. Always ready to share his knowledge. I believe he knew his time was limited and was giving back what others gave to him.
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02-25-2014, 11:53 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
Posts: 3,343
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Wow, RIP Mike.
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02-25-2014, 12:16 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
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RIP - never met him either, but he was a great member here, I always thought he had something great to add..
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02-25-2014, 12:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Weymouth, MA Fore River
Posts: 1,258
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I also had never met him, but enjoyed reading his posts.
Rest in Peace Saltheart
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02-28-2014, 04:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
Posts: 6,049
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OH MY GOD NO !!!! Mike is one of the best . Had a lot of fun with Mike and Smokey .
Mike I will see you on the other side have a place waiting for me and we will wet one together .
so sorry to hear
Thoughts go out to his family and all his friends .
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02-25-2014, 12:53 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,164
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Oh God. This really sucks. Mike and I have known each other for close to 20 years. We fished together a few times, but not often enough, and I think he hadn't been fishing much over the last few years. Seeing him and Smokey was always a highlight of TFCTFN. Mike was the quintessential gentle giant. A very unselfish man who gave of himself to others.
RIP, my friend. Brush your teeth and say your prayers--that was how we always said good-bye. Condolences to his loved ones.
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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02-25-2014, 01:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
Posts: 1,940
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Very sad. Only 60 yrs old. RIP Michael.
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02-25-2014, 01:26 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,664
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RIP Mike.
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02-25-2014, 01:28 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,552
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TDF just texted me to check into the site.... Shocked and saddened. I have many good things and stories to tell, just not ready. Need to digest this....
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02-25-2014, 01:35 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Peach of a guy. Never an unpleasant word. Didn't he just have some kind of hernia query?
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Last edited by Swimmer; 02-25-2014 at 07:12 PM..
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02-25-2014, 01:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: S. Yarmouth, MA
Posts: 1,605
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Sorry to hear of his passing. I met him once at my first TFCTFN. Very genuine individual, always seemed very composed in his posting and moderating on the site.
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02-25-2014, 01:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
Posts: 3,436
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Wow, Rest in peace. Have no words but share the same as others here. Part of me hopes this isnt true.
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02-25-2014, 02:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Somerset Ma
Posts: 1,839
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So hard to believe. I was just over his house a few weeks ago cutting firewood. He was an awesome guy, very generous. Every time I would drop by his place I would bring him some wood, he was building a chess set. Mike helped me out in a lot of ways. Sad! You will be missed my friend. R.I.P.
Last edited by JohnR; 02-25-2014 at 02:39 PM..
Reason: typo
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02-25-2014, 04:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,798
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Wow , this is really getting to suck ,
Mike was one of a group of guys I met the 1st year I was on the site . all class .
I once picked out a blank & eyes, etc ....... called Mike .he invited to his home to discuss the building of the rod ......I knew what I wanted , But I suck in explaining things . But Mike got it ............................. He made me a perfect weightless sluggo rod ..................... When I went to pick it up he had put [Clamdigger ]on it .bpttom of the blank ......... Mike ,, once Denis repairs it I promise to take care of it ><<
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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02-25-2014, 04:49 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,282
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Very sad news.
R.I.P. Saltheart ~
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 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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02-25-2014, 04:57 PM
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Ledge Runner Baits
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: I live in a house, but my soul is at sea.
Posts: 8,705
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It's been a long time since the beginning, how many years Mike, when did the journey begin? It was fun back in the early days, get together at M&D's, Slips house, Westerly fishing get together, Hooters and some very spirited threads at times. Hard to think about some of the good guys we have now lost, shared a beer with all of them, talking about what we all love.
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Originally Posted by Clammer
Wow , this is really getting to suck ,
Mike was one of a group of guys I met the 1st year I was on the site . all class .
I once picked out a blank & eyes, etc ....... called Mike .he invited to his home to discuss the building of the rod ......I knew what I wanted , But I suck in explaining things . But Mike got it ............................. He made me a perfect weightless sluggo rod ..................... When I went to pick it up he had put [Clamdigger ]on it .bpttom of the blank ......... Mike ,, once Denis repairs it I promise to take care of it ><<
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02-25-2014, 02:20 PM
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here fishy fishy
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: westport,ma.
Posts: 3,116
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a great person and a cornerstone in the fishing community, Mike you will be missed.
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of all the things i've lost...i miss my mind the most!!
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02-25-2014, 03:09 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,888
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I found out very early this AM from a friend on the board. I was on my way to NYC but called John R to confirm.
I have no words. I am saddened beyond belief. Mike and I were coffee buddies at Dunkin' across from Lincoln Mall. I haven't been able to make it since the beginning of the new year.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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02-25-2014, 03:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: south shore, RI
Posts: 149
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Way too young for this. I met Mike a couple of years ago to buy a reel he was selling. We have shared our ideas on rod building ever since. Great guy and a tremendous ambassador for our sport and this board. We will all miss his contributions.
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02-25-2014, 03:17 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
Posts: 6,358
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A huge loss.
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Domination takes full concentration..
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02-25-2014, 03:18 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Wow this is very sad news, RIP Mike
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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02-25-2014, 03:31 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
Posts: 6,234
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Mike was one of the first guys I met on this board back in 2001. Great guy, eager to help out a newbie. I won an Allstar 1209 wrapped by him one year , and I also have a couple of others he built for me. I remember meeting him and Smokey at the canal, and then fishing Matunuck with just the two of them on one of the earliest four legs. He sure new his stuff. He will be missed by many in the fishing community.
RIP, my friend.
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
Spot NAZI
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02-25-2014, 04:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,596
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God Bless
Tight lines
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02-25-2014, 04:22 PM
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No Shorts On
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Bassachusetts
Posts: 1,109
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Rest in peace, Mike. You'll be missed. Condolences, thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.
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Bob Thomas
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02-25-2014, 04:33 PM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Central MA
Posts: 2,309
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Sixty yrs old. RIP makes you re evaluate what's really important. That is way too young.
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02-28-2014, 04:26 PM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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Very sorry to hear this . First met Mike at Slip's shop .. Nice guy . I showed Mike a rod I wrapped and he looked closely at and said I did good . Felt good coming from a master builder . Not sure if he was just being polite . First impression was, he was a great guy and my 1st are always right . RIP Mike .. 60 too young .
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
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